Stop delays in treatment of sickle cell pain patients: Believe what the patient tells you
Published
Journal Article
Patients with sickle cell disease coming to EDs with an acute pain episode waited an average of 90 minutes for the first analgesic to be given, says a new study. • Patients may not appear to be in severe pain because they have chronic pain. • High triage scores and individual care plans can speed treatment. • Remember that patients are at high risk for infcction.
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Tanabe, P
Published Date
- July 1, 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 10 / 9
Start / End Page
- 105 - 106
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1096-4304
Citation Source
- Scopus